I 55 over Pearl Pasgagoula ST
FairHinds County, Mississippi · 1.7 MI N JCT I 55 I 20 · Structure no. 11000550250948B
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 398 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 56,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 55 over Pearl Pasgagoula ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 55 over Pearl Pasgagoula ST in Hinds County, Mississippi. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 56,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 62,000 by 2043. The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 55 over Pearl Pasgagoula ST built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 55 over Pearl Pasgagoula ST in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does I 55 over Pearl Pasgagoula ST carry?
About 56,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is I 55 over Pearl Pasgagoula ST?
The structure is 398 ft (121.3 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns I 55 over Pearl Pasgagoula ST?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.